How to Pronounce "closed book"
expression
ˈkɫoʊzd/ /ˈbʊk
KLOHZD BOOK
klˈəʊzd/ /bˈʊk
kl-OHZD BOOK
Definition
A "closed book" is something you do not understand or is a complete mystery to you. It is often used about topics, subjects, or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫoʊzd/ /ˈbʊk
British English
klˈəʊzd/ /bˈʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOHZD BOOK
UK
kl-OHZD BOOK
Listen in Context
Math is a closed book to me.
Technology was a closed book to my grandfather.
Her feelings are a closed book.
Honestly, quantum physics is a closed book to me; I just don't get it.